About this series
An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.
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Quick facts
First Aired
1980
Seasons
1
Episodes
5
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.7/10
Votes
237
Genre
Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics
Status
Ended
Network
NBC
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
Part 1
Set in early 17th-century Japan, shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne finds intrigue and culture shock in a feudal society that puts a premium on honor. A rival Lord sent…
S01E02
Part 2
After Lord Toronaga rescues Blackthorn from prison, he enlists him as his aide and names him, 'Anjin-san'. Mariko is directed to tutor Anjin-san in the language and customs of Japa…
S01E03
Part 3
Blackthorne and Mariko begin a romance; Toronaga continues to build his army for a battle with Ishido. Anjin-san proves his mettle during an earthquake and is honored by Toranaga f…
S01E04
Part 4
Anjin-san's assimilation of Japanese ways is evident in his exemplary conduct. Toranaga decides to return the Erasmus to Anjin-san. Mariko tells Father Alvito of a plot to murder a…
S01E05
Part 5
Treachery, tragedy and turns of events occur. Toronaga becomes SHOGUN after the defeat of Lord Ishido. Mariko is killed in the final battle at Osaka Castle. Heartbroken, but resolu…
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🎭 Action & Adventure
🎭 Drama
🎭 War & Politics
🎬 James Clavell
👤 Richard Chamberlain
👤 Toshirō Mifune
👤 Yoko Shimada
japan
asia
samurai
miniseries
period drama
sengoku period
17th century
Questions about Shōgun
How many seasons does Shōgun have?
Shōgun has 1 season and 5 episodes total.
Who created Shōgun?
Shōgun was created by James Clavell and first aired in 1980.
What genre is Shōgun?
Shōgun is a Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics series.
Who stars in Shōgun?
The cast of Shōgun includes Richard Chamberlain, Toshirō Mifune, Yoko Shimada, John Rhys-Davies, Damien Thomas.
What is the TMDB rating for Shōgun?
Shōgun has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 based on 237 votes.
